baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2519645-A (GB)
Title: Metadata for compressed video streams
Inventor: WILLIS RAYMOND WALTER
IPC: H04N21/236
Filed: 2014-08-27
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for adding or extracting metadata for video streams. The system receives a video stream compressed according to a video encoding standard, e.g. MPEG-TS, and generates a packet 720 for transmission across a packet-switched (e.g. IP) network. The system inserts at least one compressed segment of the video stream 722 into a payload of the packet; it also receives metadata that describes content within the video stream and is not compressed according to the standard, inserts the metadata into the packet without compressing the metadata according to the standard, and transmits the packet across the packet-switched network to a target device. Such uncompressed metadata may comprise a series of data points received over time, and each data point may be temporally correlated with video stream segments; metadata may also comprise telemetry data, GPS (location) coordinates, video camera angle / direction, temperature, or flight dynamics (pitch, yaw, roll, speed) or altitude of the vehicle (e.g. drone) that recorded the image data. In contrast to a prior packet 710, metadata in packet 720 is outside compressed portion 722 and therefore accessible without an MPEG-TS decoder / codec.
Patent GB-2529887-A (GB)
Title: Tuning reconfigurable multi-port antennas
Inventor: HU SAMPSON
IPC: H04B1/3827
Filed: 2014-09-05
Abstract: A tuning circuit, or a method of tuning an antenna device, comprises: a digital controller 5 connected to individually operable switches 4a-c which connect between multiple antenna ports 2a-c and respective matching circuits 3a-c to allow independent tuning of the matching circuits. A baseband processor 6 determines a received signal strength indication RSSI signal and a signal to noise ratio SNR signal for each signal port 2a-c and sends these signals to a digital controller 5 which adjusts the switches 4a-c to achieve a required RSSI and SNR values. RSSI values and related switch and/or matching circuit settings may be stored in a look-up table of a memory. An operational amplifier and analogue to digital converter may be used to detect the voltage, and hence the power loss, across the matching circuit. The processor may also determine a bit error rate (BER) for the signals of each signal port. Alternatively, there is disclosed a tuning circuit, or a method of tuning an antenna device, comprising: a monitor circuit connected across a matching circuit where the monitor circuit includes an amplifier and an analogue to digital converter which detects the voltage across the matching circuit and the controller 5 then tunes the matching circuit to reduce the power loss across the matching circuit.
Patent GB-2532973-A (GB)
Title: Lead-on ramp
Inventor: ANTHONY HAYES
IPC: B62D53/08
Filed: 2014-12-03
Abstract: A lead-on ramp 10 for attachment to a chassis (12, Figure 3) of a tractor unit (14, Figure 3) has a lower ramp end 18 and an upper ramp end 20, between which extends a ramp surface 16. Lead-on ramp 10 further has means 26 for mounting ramp 10 to chassis 12 and a region of localised weakness about which ramp 10 is biased to deform. The region of localised weakness may be a substantially linear region, for example a row of apertures 28 and/or a notch 30. Ramp 10 may deform about the region of localised weakness when subjected to certain impacts so as to prevent or minimise damage to the tractor unit. Ramp 10 may be of T-shaped or L-shaped cross-section and may be formed from 8 mm thick steel plate.
Patent GB-2533128-A (GB)
Title: A fluid motor
Inventor: TEKLEMICHAEL SEBHATU
IPC: F15B11/00
Filed: 2014-12-10
Abstract: A fluid motor for a pneumatic or hydraulic drive system that comprises at least two piston assemblies and a drive member 42 is provided. Each of the piston assemblies comprises a corresponding piston means 30a-c. The at least two piston assemblies are operable to cause sequential reciprocating movement of the piston means 30a-c. The drive member 42 is rotatable about an axis and provides a wave-like surface 50 extending radially to the axis and extending continuously around the axis, onto which the piston means 30a-c may project. The piston means 30a-c are arranged to drive rotation of the drive member 42 about the axis at least by cooperating with the wave-like surface 50.
Patent GB-2533646-A (GB)
Title: System and method for controlling energy consuming devices within a building
Inventor: RUSSELL PAUL MACMILLAN
IPC: G05B19/00
Filed: 2014-12-27
Abstract: A system and controller for monitoring and controlling at least two energy consuming devices within a building, the controller comprising, a switch or computer-implemented control component for a first energy consuming device and a separate computer-implemented control component for intelligently controlling at least one further energy consuming device, where each of the switch or control components are provided within a housing. The energy consuming device may include lighting, security or HVAC apparatus such as a boiler. The controller may comprise a touch screen display 123, microphone 118, LEDs 119, temperature, movement or ambient light sensors 120-122 provided in or on the housing, a microprocessor configured to receive and process the sensor data to enable the system to intelligently control in accordance with behavioural pattern of an occupant and an energy consuming device connected to the controller or communicate wirelessly with a receiver 126 connected to at least one further device. The controller may also be configured to send and receive data via a telecommunications network. The controller may be mounted within or interfaced to a pattress or wiring box 112 and can be installed as a replacement for an existing light switch or room thermostat.
Patent GB-2537386-A (GB)
Title: Gas spring
Inventor: ANTONY MONTEBELLO
IPC: F16F9/08
Filed: 2015-04-14
Abstract: A gas spring 2 is provided. The gas spring 2 comprises: a container 4; a ram 10 which is extendable and retractable in a direction out of and into the container; a first outer chamber 18 defined in the container and having a flexible wall provided by a first bellows 26; a second inner chamber 20 defined in the container and having a flexible wall provided by a second bellows 32; a first pressure applying medium 38 in the first chamber 18 for applying pressure to extend the ram 10; and a second pressure applying medium 40 in the second chamber 20 for applying pressure to retract the ram 10. At least one of the first and second pressure applying media 38, 40 comprises a substance which in use of the gas spring undergoes a phase change to become a gas as the temperature of the gas spring increases from ambient temperature. The gas spring 2 is for use at temperatures equal to or in excess of 200˚C and thus can be used in a sliding refractory gate valve assembly.
Patent GB-2527954-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasound measurement of wall thickness loss for a structure
Inventor: INSTANES GEIR
IPC: G01B17/02
Filed: 2014-01-30
Abstract: Systems and methods accurately measure wall thickness in a region of interest (105) included in complex curved structures. Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to generating a wall thickness loss distribution map (1100) of a region of interest (105) that provides an accurate representation of wall thickness for the region of interest (105) included in a complex curved structure (101). The wall thickness loss distribution map (1100) is generated from a two-dimensional model (750) of the wall thickness loss distribution of the region of interest (105). The two-dimensional model (750) is converted from a three-dimensional representation (700) of the wall thickness loss distribution of the region of interest (105). The three-dimensional representation (700) of the wall thickness is generated by ultrasonic waves (104) generated by a transducer system (201) that propagated through the region of interest (105).
Patent GB-2526470-A (GB)
Title: Scanning method and apparatus
Inventor: BOWDON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G01T1/29
Filed: 2012-11-02
Abstract: A beam of gamma radiation from a source is emitted through a pipeline or process vessel to detect density changes. It is detected by an array of detectors which are each collimated to detect radiation over a narrow angle relative to the width of the emitted radiation beam. Detector scintillators have a depth away from the surface at which radiation is incident which is at least twice that of their thickness. The thickness may be 1 5 mm with other dimensions 10 - 80 mm depending on the source chosen. The source and detectors are linked by a support arm to form one unit capable of rotation around the pipeline or other structure. The detectors use photomultipliers (PMT) 66 mounted at an angle between 45 and 100 degrees to the axis of scintillator and associated collimator.
Patent GB-2532569-A (GB)
Title: Device for managing and configuring field devices in an automation installation
Inventor: DIRK WAGENER
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2015-09-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for managing and configuring field devices in an automation installation with a configuration tool that is designed to physically detect a field device in the automation installation, to logically incorporate it into the automation installation and to configure it in the automation installation, the configuration tool communicating with the field devices and ascertaining the device status thereof on a D regular cycle. In order to visualize the validity of a device status ascertained in the past, it is proposed that each field device has, in the configuration tool, an associated device status symbol 1 whose appearance 2 changes dynamically 21, 22 on the basis of the time elapsed t1, t2, t3 since the time t0 of the last update 3 of the device status. This allows the user to tell how old the device status is from the graphical representation and is able to assess whether or not a status change may have taken place.
Patent GB-2546558-A (GB)
Title: An exercise apparatus
Inventor: LUCIE FERRAO
IPC: A63B71/00
Filed: 2016-01-23
Abstract: An exercise apparatus with a seat and a plurality of moveable portions 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 corresponding to parts of a users body. The units 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 are arranged to support respective body parts and to move independently with respect to the seat, from a first substantially folded chair position to a second substantially prone bed position. These sections may comprise head 1, upper arm 2, lower arm 3, torso 4, thigh 6, lower leg 7 and foot 8 portions, and may be separated by telescopically extending joints or servo-motors. Local or remote control means and data storage hardware for automatic adjustment to a users body shape are among other features which may optionally be provided. The chair may include massagers and allow the user to perform stretching exercises as a measure to prevent back pain.
Patent GB-2536561-A (GB)
Title: Geographical positioning in time
Inventor: BRIAN FLETCHER
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2016-02-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a dispatch control system 120 which has a data store 130 with records 135 of previously-attended geographical positions. These records indicate at least a duration of attendance. The dispatch control system is arranged to calculate one or more stochastic characteristics 145 for the durations of attendance based on the records stored in the data store, the one or more measured stochastic characteristics being representative of a variability of the durations of attendance at said past geographical positions. It is also arranged to generate data indicative of an order 155 of attendance for a mobile unit based on travel and estimated durations of attendance. This data is re-ordered and volatility metrics for each set of modified data are determined. The set of volatility metrics is used to modify 165 the data indicative of an order of attendance for a mobile unit. Geographical positions corresponding to the modified data is transmitted to a mobile unit for generating routing instructions for navigation. The mobile unit may be an autonomous vehicle. A method and computer program are also provided to identify a volatile event and a critical event, and to modify start times such that the start time of the volatile event is not before the start time of the critical event. Therefore, volatile events are re-ordered after critical events in order to reduce uncertainty.
Patent GB-2551471-A (GB)
Title: Detachable hinged stationary holder
Inventor: MICHAEL JAMES DYLAN RUTHENBURY
IPC: B43K31/00
Filed: 2016-04-26
Abstract: A stationery holder that can attach to the cover of a book or ring binder 7 by way of a clip 3. The holder has a hinge 4 allowing the back of the holder 2 to lie flat against the cover of the book or against the surface on which the book is placed, adjacent to the book, when open. The holder may have compartments 1 for at least one pen, pencil etc. The clip and the back of the holder may have mutually engaging fastenings 5, 6 to keep the holder secured against the cover of the book or file.
Patent GB-2539322-A (GB)
Title: A system for propagating messages for purposes of demand response
Inventor: EDWARD KOCH
IPC: H04Q9/00
Filed: 2015-03-12
Abstract: A system having a utility or Independent Service Operator (ISO) 11, a communications intermediary 21 and demand response resources 17. The utility/ISO may be connected to the communications intermediary via a network 15. The demand response (DR) resources may be connected to the communications intermediary, located in a customer domain 12, via another network 22. A single dispatch 14 destined for the DR resources may be sent to the communications intermediary by the utility/ISO. The dispatch may be disaggregated at the intermediary into a multitude of dispatches which may be dispersed to their respective destined DR resources. The DR resources may send telemetries 19 to the intermediary that aggregates the telemetries into a single telemetry 19 to send to the utility/ISO. The single dispatch can be used to control a load 18 of a DR resource and a telemetry from the DR resource can provide monitoring information about the DR resource to the utility/ISO. The intermediary may comprise a customer preferences module to allow style of mapping (i.e. perform suitable protocol translation/format conversion) of the dispatches and telemetries. Network 15 may be a private network and network 22 may be a public network.
Patent GB-2551336-A (GB)
Title: Pump module
Inventor: LUTWIN BORRELBACH
IPC: F02M37/10
Filed: 2016-06-13
Abstract: A pump module adapted to be immersed in a fuel tank in order to suck and deliver fuel to a fuel consumption apparatus, said pump module comprising a plastic moulded container defining an inner volume in which is arranged an electric pump. The pump module further comprises a control unit 26 adapted to control the electric pump, the control unit being arranged in a closed compartment C1. This may be housed in the cover section 12 of the module. The pump module may be in thermal contact with a heat sink member 70. The heat sink may also contacts the fuel. The heat sink may define a sealing wall of a second chamber C2 by closing an aperture in an intermediate plate forming the part of the cover assembly. Fuel from the pump may flow through the second chamber before it is exhausted via the outlet nozzle 34.
Patent GB-2541093-A (GB)
Title: Determination of device at which to present audio of telephonic communication
Inventor: Nathan j peterson
IPC: H04M1/60
Filed: 2016-06-14
Abstract: Determining a distance at least between a first device and a second device; and based at least in part on the determining of the distance, determining at which of the first device and the second device to present at least audio. Aspects include the first device (e.g. wireless telephony transceiver) includes a processor, a Bluetooth (RTM) transceiver accessible to the processor, and storage accessible to the processor. The storage bears instructions executable by the processor to, based on at least one signal received at the Bluetooth (RTM) transceiver, determine a distance from the first device to a second device (e.g. headset or speaker) different from the first device. The instructions are also executable to, based on the distance, execute at least one function at the first device associated with a telephonic communication, which may be which of the first device and the second device to present at least audio (or content). Further aspects include an apparatus comprising a network adapter, wherein a first processor transfers the instruction (regarding which device to present content based on the distance between two devices) over a network via the network adapter.
Patent GB-2538180-A (GB)
Title: Air flow system for mining machine
Inventor: JOHN WILLISON
IPC: E21F5/20
Filed: 2014-02-14
Abstract: A boom for a mining machine comprises a cutter head, a valve 74, an elongate shell and an actuator 78. The shell includes a first end coupled to a frame, a second end configured to support the cutter head, and an upper surface, a lower surface and an internal chamber. The valve is movable between a closed position in which an opening 82 is covered and an open position in which the opening is at least partially uncovered. The actuator is coupled to the valve to selectively move the valve between the closed position and the opened position. The boom also includes a control system 118 for operating the actuator and a sensor for detecting the position of the cutter head.
Patent GB-2552697-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of boscalid
Inventor: JAMES TIMOTHY BRISTOW
IPC: C07D213/82
Filed: 2016-08-04
Abstract: A process of preparing the crystalline modification II of the anhydrate of boscalid comprising: reacting 2-chloro-nicatinoyl chloride with 4'-chloro-biphenyl-2-ylamine in a solvent system while removing from the reaction mixture hydrogen chloride formed during the reaction; and recovering the crystalline modification II of the anhydrate of boscalid from the reaction mixture. Preferably 4'-chloro-biphenyl-2-ylamine is present in the reaction mixture in excess and the solvent system comprises a polar organic solvent and/or an aromatic solvent. For example the solvent system may comprise iso-propanol, acetonitrile, benzene, toluene or dichloromethane. Preferably the hydrogen chloride produced is removed by adsorption using an adsorbent, preferably activated alumina and an alkali metal promoter. Also preferably the reaction is conducted at a temperature of 20-80°C, and the reaction mixture is subsequently cooled to 5-20°C to allow boscalid to crystallize from the reaction mixture.
Patent GB-2542488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to stairlifts
Inventor: LEONARD SMITH
IPC: H02J7/04
Filed: 2012-12-14
Abstract: A battery charger 22 for a stairlift 10 having energy recovery facility is controlled by assessing the state of charge of one or more batteries 17 powering a stairlift carriage 11 and ensuring the batteries 17 are not fully charged when the carriage 11 of the stairlift 10 is at the upper end of a stairlift rail 12. The battery voltage or charge current may be monitored to determine when battery charging should be terminated. During descent of the battery powered stairlift carriage 11 down the stairlift rail 12 energy may be recovered or harvested and the recovered energy directed to the batteries 17. Controlling the battery charger 22 ensures that spare capacity is available in the batteries to receive the energy recovered.
Patent GB-2547498-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to pile head removal
Inventor: WILLIAN MENDES SOARES NOVAIS
IPC: E02D9/00
Filed: 2016-10-07
Abstract: A device 1 for assisting with the breaking of a pile head 7 off a reinforced concrete pile comprises a plastic hollow section placed, in use, at a cut-off level of a pile reinforcement cage of the reinforced concrete pile to form a weak point and facilitate the removal of the pile head. The device is a trapezium shape in plan and the internal volume may be filled with a pressurised gas. The edges of the device may be chamfered. Also disclosed is a device for assisting with the breaking of a pile head comprising an external face intended in use to extend towards, or to lie at, or to extend beyond a surface of the reinforced concrete pile.
Patent GB-2559110-A (GB)
Title: A wind turbine
Inventor: MARK ROBERTS
IPC: F03D9/00
Filed: 2016-11-22
Abstract: A vertical axis wind turbine 1 comprising a support structure; a blade 3 connected to the support structure pivotable about the turbine axis, where the blade extends radially from the support structure such that the longitudinal axis of the blade is perpendicular to the turbine axis. Other aspects include: Slowing the rotation of a blade of a wind turbine by transferring excess electrical power provided by a generator 5 to an electromagnet of a braking system 21 to cause the polarity of the electromagnet to attract the polarity of a permanent magnets of the shaft to slow its movement. A method of mounting a turbine blade to a rotor by attaching the blade to the rotor in a first direction to provide a force directed towards the rotor using a first fixing means and further attaching the rotor to the blade in a second direction to provide a force directed towards the blade using a second fixing means. A method of operating a wind turbine, comprising receiving solar energy via panels, converting solar energy to electrical power and transferring the electrical power to a motor 21 to aid the movement of the blades in low wind conditions.
Patent GB-2546400-A (GB)
Title: Supporting body of a surgical instrument articulation
Inventor: Ben Robert Chaplin
IPC: A61B34/30
Filed: 2016-12-09
Abstract: A robotic surgical instrument comprising: an articulation connecting an end effector element to a shaft. The articulation comprises: joints permitting the end effector element to adopt a range of orientations relative to a longitudinal axis of the shaft; pairs of driving elements configured to drive the joints; a supporting body 509 having a bevelled ( inclined ) surface 1101; and a redirecting pulley 716 mounted on the bevelled surface 1101 such that the redirecting pulley 716 rotates about a redirecting pulley axis transverse to the bevelled surface 1101. The redirecting pulley 716 may be retained to the bevelled surface 1101 by a spindle 1001. The instrument may comprise a further end effector element, where the supporting body 509 has a further bevelled surface 1102 on which is retained a further redirecting pulley 717 configured to direct one of the drive elements from a pair of driving elements. The bevelled and further bevelled surfaces 1101&1102 may be symmetrical about the longitudinal axis of the support body 509. The drive element pairs may be elongate and flexible cables; the end effector elements may be opposing jaws.
Patent GB-2552049-A (GB)
Title: Longwall system creep detection
Inventor: GARETH RIMMINGTON
IPC: E21C35/24
Filed: 2017-03-24
Abstract: System for detecting face creep of a longwall mining system 100 including a detection device 410 mounted in a maingate roadway 220, and a controller coupled to the detection device. The controller determines the position of the beam stage loader-armoured face conveyor interface based on a signal from a first indicator device 420, and may additionally determine a position of a maingate line based on a signal from a maingate indicator device 440, and a position of a belt conveyor 150 based on a signal from a belt conveyor indicator device 430. The controller determines a first distance between the position of the beam stage loader-armored face conveyor interface and the maingate line, and optionally a second distance between the position of the belt conveyor and the maingate line. The controller determines face creep of the longwall mining system based on the first distance and optionally the second distance. The detector may be a RADAR, SONAR or LIDAR system.